crystal clear

adjective

Synonyms of crystal clearnext
: perfectly or transparently clear
crystal clear water
her directions were crystal clear

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“Was my request clear?” “Yes, crystal clear.” Eventually it became crystal clear that something had to change.
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Everything’s crystal clear about what we’re supposed to do, what our role is since Day 1. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 Read More Significantly smaller and lighter than their predecessors, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 also offer stronger noise cancellation, a crystal clear transparency mode, and lengthy battery life. — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026 Much of the opposition has been geared around Customs and Border Protection’s plans for inside the Big Bend National Park, which is prized for its beautiful landscapes, limestone cliffs and crystal clear night sky views. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 Currently 45% off, the P31i will give you high quality music playback, crystal clear phone calls, and total earbud immersion without breaking the bank. — Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crystal clear

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1528, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of crystal clear was circa 1528

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“Crystal clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crystal%20clear. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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